Where does “ハンデキャップ” come from?
ハンデキャップ (Japanese) comes from English handicap, from English hand in cap.
ハンデキャップ (Japanese): handicap allowance granted or hindrance imposed
Definitions
- handicap allowance granted or hindrance imposed
Ancestry of “ハンデキャップ”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | handicap | Something that prevents, hampers, or hinders; An... |
| 2 | English | hand in cap | — |